Saturday, January 15, 2011

1-15-11 More Arctic Air? More Snow?

Youtube is having an issue with uploading videos so I will have to resort to a different measure today...




TODAY: Believe it or not, the clouds won't be an issue for Central Arkansas.  We'll see plenty of sunshine and bask in temperatures that will be 40's and possibly the low 50's.  In the southern half of the state there will be lingering clouds and thermometers staying in the 40's.  Not too bad considering what we went through this week.

SUNDAY-MONDAY:  Clouds won't stay away forever...They'll invade parts of Central Arkansas on Sunday and especially on Monday.  There is good chance of rain for those living south of I-40 but around Little Rock we may only get a couple light showers in the region.

TUESDAY: A weak cold front arrives bringing thermometers in the upper 30's and low 40's.  Scattered showers are in the forecast at this time but nothing too significant.



THURSDAY: Both European and GFS long range models depict a stronger cold front will arrive during the mid day hours.  This will force temperatures to retreat to the 30's and... there is the possibility we could see rain/sleet quickly change over to snow on Thursday afternoon/evening.  Snow amounts are hard to determine but were thinking only a couple inches at best - nothing like we saw last Sunday.  Since both models agree with this solution we are growing more confident with this scenario.  Be sure to keep checking in with us to see what will transpire.

FRIDAY AND BEYOND: Another arctic spell is cast over the Natural State.  An arctic high pressure system sits to our north and pumps in cold, frosty air to the region.  Thermometers will struggle to make it back to the mid 30's despite a mostly sunny outlook.

Be sure to watch me tonight at nine for the latest details about Thursday.  Have a wonderful and safe afternoon.

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